The Zac Brown Band returns to Daniel Island this weekend with an impressive pack of pals (like Willie Nelson, Band of Horses, and The Head & The Heart). Here are my top picks for the two-day show...
What did last weekend's Panic show with a crowd of thousands and a local house concert with a crowd of two-dozen have in common? Lots, actually. And if you were in that crowd—you were part of it
These three bands broke all of my rules for planning a big show—they're basically doing the opposite of what I'd do. But I'll tell you why this is still a big-time must-see performance...
After liking but not loving the Alabama Shakes album "Boys & Girls," I experienced the band live and in front of a sold-out audience last week... And, okay. NOW I get it...
The local comedian who was born with 2 assholes: his mom AND his dad. All about his must-see variety show this weekend at Theatre 99, co-written by Vince Fabra and featuring Dusty Slay
Favorite live music venue: The Pour House. Least favorite thing at Pour House: Hawaiian shirt guy petting dog with his bare feet. I'll tell you about him, Encino Man, and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Heard about the Big Mix? Here's the scoop on this Southern celebration of street style (like what, when, and where), and a Q&A with it's charming—and stylish—founder, KJ Kearney
After a disappointing first experience seeing Steely Dan in 90s, I headed to the North Charleston Coliseum this past Sunday for another try. Here's my review of the show—set list and photos included
Less Blog of the Week, more Charleston Hip-Hop Breakfast Spelling Bee To-Do List: so stretch those hammies & give this list a whirl. Hint: it involves watching a video of Flavor Flav performing in CHS
The debut CD from the former lead singer of The Shaniqua Brown is a departure from her former band's punk/metal reputation. Why Shovels & Rope, Gillian Welch, and Neko Case fans will get into it
5 instagrams, that is. Meet this Brooklyn-based (and quite stylish) rockstar duo here. Plus, get the scoop on where to see them live in Chas THIS Friday
The dish rack that moved for no reason and weaponized Irish soda bread—it's still a wild ride at Fringe NYC. Plus, we caught a performance of Broadway's "Once"
Lead singer Keon Masters wolfs down a sandwich at Kudu, talks public nipple piercings and tap-dancing vans, and gives a quick Danish lesson. Plus, the upcoming block party they're playing
What the NYC critics had to say about the Charleston-born Piccolo hit in playwright Judy Heath's third blog from the road (or stage?). Plus! photos from Fringe
I attended the Under The Sun Tour at the North Charleston Coliseum and realized a) the music of my youth is now considered "oldies" and b) the lead singer of Smash Mouth really sucks
In the second blog of her trek up to FringeNYC, guest blogger and playwright Judy Heath lands her cast and crew in a flat in Brooklyn, while her assoc. producer wonders: Am I too old for this shit?
In my first blog for Grit and debut post in my "Why Is No One Talking About..." series, I drink coffee with a local comedian and guess what? Laughter ensues. Check it out...
Here's what I liked about the '80s diva's performance last Wednesday... aaaand what I didn't. Plus, find out what Cyndi called an audience member out for and see 15+ photos from the show
Watching A-Rod got me thinking: How does someone—be it a baseball player, a writer, or a band—go from the minors to the majors? Here are my 4 CRITERIA for being a great band (or artist, or employee..)
